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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Kansas City Chiefs' Move to Kansas Sparks Stadium Debate and Reactions

The Kansas City Royals are making strategic moves, including acquiring reliever Matt Strahm and developing young players like Jac Caglianone, who showed promise despite a challenging rookie season. The team is focused on building for the future with an emphasis on improving their roster both offensively and defensively, while also preparing for a new stadium in Kansas. Meanwhile, other sports news includes the Chiefs moving to Kansas, potential European basketball league developments, and notable auction sales.

via Royals Review|

#baseball #caglianone #kansas-city

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Mets secure Devin Williams with $51M, signaling bold roster moves

The Mets have signed Devin Williams, adding a right-handed reliever, but their main goal remains to re-sign superstar closer Edwin Diaz, as Williams is not seen as a replacement for Diaz's elite status.

via New York Post|

#baseball #devin-williams #edwin-diaz

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

Yankees' Post-Deadline Overhaul Focuses on Bullpen and Standings

The Yankees' recent trade deadline moves, praised for their strategic depth and control, highlight the volatility and risks associated with acquiring relievers mid-season, as the team aims to strengthen its roster for the upcoming stretch.

via New York Post|

#baseball #relievers #sports

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees Acquire Camilo Doval in Deadline Moves

The Yankees acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Giants in a trade involving four minor leaguers, aiming to strengthen their bullpen with control through 2027, while the Giants rebuild their farm system with promising prospects.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#camilo-doval #giants #mlb-trade

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

Cubs' Trade Deadline Strategies and Potential Moves

The Chicago Cubs face tougher NL playoff competition as rival teams like the Phillies, Mets, and Padres made significant trades to strengthen their bullpens, while the Cubs focused on bolstering their pitching staff to contend for a deep playoff run, amidst a competitive NL race.

via Marquee Sports Network|

#cubs #mlb #playoff-race

sports6 months ago•19 min saved

Dodgers bolster bullpen with Brock Stewart trade from Twins

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a minor trade to acquire reliever Brock Stewart from the Twins in exchange for James Outman, as they seek bullpen help before the MLB trade deadline, while also exploring options to upgrade their lineup and outfield defense amidst high relief prices and ongoing trade market activity.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dodgers #lineup #mlb

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Yankees Near Deal to Acquire Pirates' David Bednar

The Yankees and Pirates are negotiating a trade for reliever David Bednar, with the Yankees considered a leading contender. Bednar, a top controllable reliever, has shown strong performance after a rough start to 2024, and his acquisition would give the Yankees flexibility in their bullpen for 2025 and beyond. The Pirates are open to trading him, despite his ties to the team, with other clubs like the Rangers, Tigers, Phillies, and Dodgers also interested.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#david-bednar #mlb-trade #pirates

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-MLB Exec Seeks Major Twins-Dodgers Trade

Former MLB executive Jim Bowden proposed a hypothetical blockbuster trade where the Dodgers acquire Twins relievers Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and utility player Willi Castro in exchange for prospects including Josue De Paula, Jackson Ferris, Bobby Miller, and Jaron Elkins, highlighting the potential impact and valuation challenges of such a deal.

via Sports Illustrated|

#dodgers #mlb #relievers

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Mets' Trade Deadline Strategies to Strengthen Roster and Secure NL East

The Mets are focusing on strengthening their bullpen before the MLB trade deadline due to injuries and high innings pitched by relievers, with a potential consideration for a starting pitcher to bolster their postseason rotation.

via New York Post|

#bullpen #mets #mlb

sports8 months ago•9 min saved

Red Sox Face Tough Decisions as Trade Rumors Swirl Around Star Players

Aroldis Chapman is having a standout season as a closer for the Boston Red Sox, with a high save rate and impressive stats, while other top relievers like Josh Hader and Andrés Muñoz continue to perform well, and several emerging options are vying for save opportunities across Major League Baseball.

via NBC Sports|

#aroldis-chapman #closers #fantasy-baseball

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

Top Relief Pitchers and Bullpen Insights for Fantasy Baseball

The article ranks the top 100 relief pitchers for 2025 based on save and hold statistics, providing a detailed bullpen depth chart and highlighting key performers like Josh Hader, Edwin Díaz, and Emmanuel Clase, along with weekly standout relievers such as Bryan Baker and Tyler Rogers.

via Pitcher List|

#2025 #baseball #bullpen

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"Twins Secure 5-1 Victory Over Royals with Late-game Heroics"

The Kansas City Royals lost 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins, with Bobby Witt Jr. showing promise but the team's relievers struggling. Seth Lugo had a strong debut, but the offense was lackluster, striking out more than walking and hitting combined. The Royals are 0-2 and facing challenges with their offense and bullpen, hoping to turn things around in the upcoming games.

via Royals Review|

#baseball #bobby-witt-jr #kansas-city-royals

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup: Waiver Wire Finds and Rankings"

Alexis Díaz, Hector Neris, and Alex Young led all relievers with three SV+HLD's each this past week. Mark Leiter Jr. and Will Smith have also been standout relievers this season. Tommy Kahnle has returned to the Yankees bullpen, and the Rockies need to find a replacement for Pierce Johnson as their closer. Pitcher List provides daily updates on relievers in their Reliever Ranks series.

via Pitcher List|

#baseball #mlb #pitching